Formby Times - Entertainment - Food & Drink

Saracens Head

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT

HAVING started life as a coach house when the Leeds/Liverpool canal was built in the late nineteenth century, the Saracen’s Head, Halsall has a long and illustrious history.

New China City

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Southport's premier Chinese restaurant

Lounge Inn - Bold Street, Southport

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

LOUNGE Inn is superbly presented. From the food on the plates, to the plush purple velvet seating area, marble floors and large sparkling wine glasses.

Bistro Bar Med, Coronation Walk, Southport

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

STEPPING into Bistro Bar Med is like stepping into an instant holiday – the culinary equivalent of a sun-drenched stroll along stunning Mediterranean beaches.

The Dolphin - Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

IT was a miserable, grey day in Southport. We’d walked down Lord Street in a downpour, along the dunes in the drizzle, braved the botanical gardens and then a windswept prom.

Rufford Arms - Liverpool, Rufford

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

IF you want to try modern English cuisine with a twist then a meal at the Rufford Arms is not to be missed.

West Tower - Mill Lane, Aughton

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

WEST Tower in Aughton has a proud reputation for its culinary excellence. Now, it is entering a new and exciting chapter of its success story under head chef Scott Gavin.

Indi’s - Station Road, Ainsdale

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

VERY few restaurants take global takeaway orders, but for Indi’s in Ainsdale, serving up a curry on the continent is all in a day’s work.

Cafe West - Mill Lane, Aughton

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TRY suggesting a romantic candlelit meal for two in your cellar and see how far you get.

Jun Wah’s - Southport Road, Scarisbrick

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

MY perfect meal is eating so much that I have to undo the top button of my trousers. At Jun Wah’s this is exactly what happened.

New China City - King Street, Southport

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NOT many restaurants can promise diners fantastic food, super service and still have time to entertain them with an impromptu karaoke session.

The Oriental at Shorrocks Hill - Lifeboat Road, Formby

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

IF you’re looking for traditional Chinese cuisine with a kick - the Oriental in Formby is the place to go.

Latin Lounge - Post Office Avenue, Southport

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SPARKLING chandeliers, lush brown leather chairs and fresh pink flowers greeted me as I walk through the grand, wooden doors of the Latin Lounge.

Martin inn - Martin Lane, Burscough

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:30:00 GMT

I’VE driven through Burscough countless times and never heard of the Martin Inn so as I printed off my Google map and went intrepidly exploring behind the industrial estate I can honestly say I had no preconceptions in my mind.

The Grill Inn - Lord Street, Southport

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:15:00 GMT

PRIME steak, a bubbling atmosphere and an expansive wine list are the hallmarks of Southport's newest steak house.

Crescendo - Tulketh Street, Southport

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Crescendo did not disappoint, we instantly felt at home as we were welcomed into the serene, calming surroundings of this new eatery.

Zyka - Furness Avenue, Formby

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SPICES enjoyed high esteem in early kitchens but the amount of travel, time and trade used to bring them to European areas meant that they were steeped in mystery.

Bangla Fusion - Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, near Tarleton

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

STEPPING into Bangla Fusion is like entering an exotic and mysterious temple.

Core Bar and Grill - Eastbank Street, Southport

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 17:53:00 GMT

TRANSFORMING a disused public lavatory into a bijou eatery in the heart of Southport town centre was a quirky idea.

Cafe West - Mill Lane, Aughton

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:20:00 GMT

First class venue, first class service and first class cuisine.